Georgie Collins as Mrs Collins Tony Epper as Farnum Louie Elias as Bubba Ken Kirzinger as Potts Denny Arnold as Clyman Alex Green as The Flogger Paul Daniel Wood as Harry Larry Musser as Wilber Robert Clinton as Guard Frank Huish as Watt Jacob Rupp as Hutter Mary Jane Wildman as Indian Woman Flashback sequences featured: Tom Brown Ken Curtis Ted Jordan Milburn Stone Production Although it is supposed to be set in the wilds of Kansas, it was filmed in Alberta, Canada. Ken Curtis, who played Festus on the series, turned the project down in the wake of being offered far less compensation than Amanda Blake. Blake returned to the role of Miss Kitty after having left Gunsmoke prior to the original series' 20th and final season. This was her last appearance in the role. Arness initially wanted to play the part of Jake Flagg, considering it the lead role of the film in a first draft of the script, according to producer John Mantley. Reception The film ranked second in its time-slot, with a 16.6/31 rating/share, and ranked 28th out of 68 programs airing that week. References External links 1987 television films 1987 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) television films CBS network films Films directed by Vincent McEveety Gunsmoke Television series reunion films 1980s English-language films